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Trois Brasseurs Bière De Mars

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.2% Brewed By Les 3 Brasseurs Canada North America (514) 788-6333 http://www.les3brasseurs.ca/ Does Trois Brasseurs Bière De Mars tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Biere De Garde

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant USA North America http://www.ironhillbrewery.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Biere De Garde by filling out your review below.

Bier De Mars (Wine Barrel)

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.8% Brewed By Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant USA North America http://www.ironhillbrewery.com Have you tried Bier De Mars (Wine Barrel)? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Simply Summer Ale

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.9% Brewed By Epic Ales 3201 1st Avenue South Suite 104 Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 351-3637 www.epicales.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Simply Summer Ale below.

Bierre De Garde

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.7% Brewed By White Bluffs Brewing Company 2000 Logston Blvd #126 Richland Washington USA North America (509) 554-7059 www.whitebluffsbrewing.com May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Bierre De […]

Biere De Mars

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By White Bluffs Brewing Company 2000 Logston Blvd #126 Richland Washington USA North America (509) 554-7059 www.whitebluffsbrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Biere De Mars in the below form.

Raven De Garde

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Black Raven Brewing Co. 14679 NE 95th St Redmond (WA) Washington USA North America (425) 881-3020 www.blackravenbrewing.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Raven De Garde by filling out your review below.

Prickly Moses Reserve De Otway

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.8% Brewed By Otway Estate Winery & Brewery 10 Hoveys Rd Barongarook Victoria Australia Oceania +61 3 5233 8400 www.otwayestate.com.au Have you tried Prickly Moses Reserve De Otway? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Chevalier Biere De Garde

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Bridge Road Brewers 50 Ford St Beechworth Victoria Australia Oceania +61 3 5728 2703 http://bridgeroadbrewers.com.au Does Chevalier Biere De Garde tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Biere De Garde

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Iron Horse Brewery 1000 Prospect St Ellensburg Washington USA North America (509) 933-3134 www.ironhorsebrewery.com The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. So, […]

Biere De Norma

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Hill Farmstead Brewery 403 Hill Rd Greensboro Bend Vermont USA North America (802) 533-7450 www.hillfarmstead.com Thank you sir, will you have another Biere De Norma? Give us your review below.

Biere De Mars

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Hill Farmstead Brewery 403 Hill Rd Greensboro Bend Vermont USA North America (802) 533-7450 www.hillfarmstead.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Biere De Mars make you happy, let us know by submitting […]

Northmæn Blonde

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Brasserie De La Chapelle Le Centre La Chapelle Saint-Ouen Upper Normandy France Europe +33 02 35 09 21 54 http://www.northmaen.com The dude abides. Does Northmæn Blonde? Submit your review below.

Northmaen Rousse

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Brasserie De La Chapelle Le Centre La Chapelle Saint-Ouen Upper Normandy France Europe +33 02 35 09 21 54 http://www.northmaen.com The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest […]

Beardy Guard

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.2% Brewed By Rogness Brewing Company 2400 Patterson Industrial Dr Pfungerville Texas USA North America (512) 670-2537 http://www.rognessbrewing.com Have an opinion about Beardy Guard? Submit your review below.

Le Mort Vivant

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.55% Brewed By Southern Star Brewing Company 1207 N Fm Rd E Conroe Texas USA North America (936) 441-2739 http://southernstarbrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Le Mort Vivant in the below form.

Sella Del Diavolo

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Birrificio Barley via C.Colombo Maracalagonis Sardinia Italy Europe +39 070-789496 http://www.barley.it/eng/index.html The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. So, regular consumption of […]

Scratchin’ Hippo

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.9% Brewed By Adelbert’s Brewery 2314 Rutland Drive #100 Austin Texas USA North America (512) 568-1462 Http://adelbertsbeer.com Did you experience Scratchin’ Hippo? Give us your review below.

Triple De Mars

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.8% Brewed By Le Cheval Blanc 809 Ontario East Montreal Quebec Canada North America (514) 522-0211 www.lechevalblanc.ca Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Triple De Mars in the below form.

La Goule Kick

Bière de Garde

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Brasserie Artisanale Océane Les Surauds Vaux-Rouillac Poitou-Charentes France Europe +33 (5) 45 97 09 92 http://www.terredesaveurs.com/pl/entreprises.pl?lg=uk&itm=103 The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells […]

Bière de Garde Traits

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Beer Style Description

Golden to deep copper or light brown in color. They are light to medium in body. This style of beer is characterized by a toasted malt aroma, slight malt sweetness in flavor, and low to medium hop bitterness. Noble-type hop aromas and flavors should be low to medium. Fruity esters can be light to medium in intensity. Flavor of alcohol is evident. Earthy, cellarlike, musty aromas are okay. Diacetyl should not be perceived but chill haze is okay. Often bottle conditioned with some yeast character. French-Style Biére de Garde may have Brettanomyces characters that are slightly acidity, fruity, horsey, goaty and/or Leather-like. Three main variations are included in the style: the brown (brune), the blond (blonde), and the amber (ambrée). The darker versions will have more malt character, while the paler versions can have more hops (but still are malt-focused beers). A related style is Bière de Mars, which is brewed in March (Mars) for present use and will not age as well. Attenuation rates are in the 80-85% range. Some fuller-bodied examples exist, but these are somewhat rare.

Alcohol By Volume Range

6-8.5

IBU's Range

18-28

Aroma

Prominent malty sweetness, often with a complex, light to moderate toasty character. Some caramelization is acceptable. Low to moderate esters. Little to no hop aroma (may be a bit spicy or herbal). Commercial versions will often have a musty, woodsy, cellar-like character that is difficult to achieve in homebrew. Paler versions will still be malty but will lack richer, deeper aromatics and may have a bit more hops. No diacetyl.

Appearance

Three main variations exist (blond, amber and brown), so color can range from golden blonde to reddish-bronze to chestnut brown. Clarity is good to poor, although haze is not unexpected in this type of often unfiltered beer. Well-formed head, generally white to off-white (varies by beer color), supported by high carbonation.

Flavor

Medium to high malt flavor often with a toasty, toffee-like or caramel sweetness. Malt flavors and complexity tend to increase as beer color darkens. Low to moderate esters and alcohol flavors. Medium-low hop bitterness provides some support, but the balance is always tilted toward the malt. The malt flavor lasts into the finish but the finish is medium-dry to dry, never cloying. Alcohol can provide some additional dryness in the finish. Low to no hop flavor, although paler versions can have slightly higher levels of herbal or spicy hop flavor (which can also come from the yeast). Smooth, well-lagered character. No diacetyl.

Mouthfeel

Medium to medium-light (lean) body, often with a smooth, silky character. Moderate to high carbonation. Moderate alcohol, but should be very smooth and never hot.